The Little Book of Boards provides a concise and easy-to-read overview of the responsibilities of a board member. It provides an excellent overview of the fiduciary responsibilities of the board and then the further responsibilities of someone who takes a leadership position. Some books were too detailed but this one provided enough context for someone new to a board position.
Nonprofit Boards
Ten Commandments for working with a board of directors—podcast edition
I really appreciated the opportunity to sit down with Patton McDowell to talk about nonprofit leadership. Specifically, Patton and I discussed my “ten commandments” for